Nurofena For Children Sugar Free 100 mg / 5 ml Suspension
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 28 January 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Relief of fever, pain, and inflammation in children.
Dosage (summary)
20 mg/kg/day in divided doses; max 20 mg/kg/day.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in third trimester; not recommended during breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Aspirin
- Lithium
- Digoxin
- Anticoagulants
- Corticosteroids
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to ingredients
- Heart failure
- Gastrointestinal ulceration
- Severe liver/renal impairment
- Children under 1 year
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Skin rash
Counselling Points
- Use lowest effective dose
- Monitor for signs of GI bleeding
- Consult doctor if fever persists
Serious warnings
- Risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Fluid retention in heart failure
- Serious skin reactions
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